Lead in Delaware Well Water

In Delaware, lead levels average 9.376 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 30.91 ppb. The EPA limit is 15 ppb. Currently 6.0% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 5,100 wells.

Testing for lead in Delaware typically costs around $65. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for lead cost approximately $2,950.

The risk level for lead in Delaware is rated as low. The state average of 9.376 ppb is 51.3% above the national average of 6.196 ppb.